Intro Ectoparasites Flashcards
1
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Scientific name
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Genus species (italics)
2
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Taxonomic categories
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Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
3
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Parasitology
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Study of the relationship between parasite and host
4
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Facultative
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Not necessary for survival
5
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Obligatory
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Necessary for survival
6
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Definitive host
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Parasite reaches sexual maturity and reproduces in this host
7
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Intermediate host
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Some development of parasite occurs in the host
8
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Paratenic/Transport host
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No development of parasite occurs
9
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Direct life cycle
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Infect only one host to complete the life cycle
10
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Indirect life cycle
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Infect more than one host to complete life cycle
11
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Prepatent period (PPP)
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Period between infection and signs of parasites in the body (incubation period)
